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CHRISTOPHER A DOWD OD
NPI 1467436410
Optometrist in Dedham, MA

Active since December 02, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1 LYONS ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026(781) 493-3685(781) 461-9325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christopher A Dowd Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER A DOWD OD (NPI 1467436410) is an individual optometrist in Dedham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (3852) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467436410
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A DOWDCredential: OD
Location Address1 LYONS STDedham, MA 02026-5599
Mailing Address1 Lyons StDedham, MA 02026-5599 · (781) 493-3685 · Fax (781) 461-9325
Phone(781) 493-3685
Fax(781) 461-9325
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1467436410 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 3852
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1 LYONS ST, Dedham, MA 02026
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Other Identifiers 18

Other042472266One Health Plan
Other042472266Three Rivers
Other787926Mvp Health Care
Other9770000Cigna Pal Id
Other042472266Healthcare Value Mgmt
Other33125Fallon Community Health
Other410045645Railroad Medicare
Medicaid0369241MA
Other042472266Private Healthcare
OtherW16026Blue Care Elect
OtherW16026Blue Shield Indemnity
Other2130123Healthy Start
Other5633464Aetna Us Healthcare
OtherAA2357Harvard Pilgrim
Other042472266Tricare Champus
Other2212966First Health
Other8201248Evercare
OtherW16026Blue Shield Hmo Blue

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher A Dowd Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9931289352
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080110000215
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02026 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CAREN A. LAWSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400
DANIEL C-S LEE MD
Internal Medicine
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400
DEDHAM MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400
MARY C GOSNEY
Advanced Practice Midwife
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 493-3600
DR. SARAH ELIZABETH INGHAM M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400
COLLEEN A. MANNERING CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400
DR. CARA RACHEL WEINSTEIN M.D.
Pediatrics
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 493-3620
ALENE J CONANT M.D.
Internal Medicine
1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Norfolk County (781) 329-1400

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Dowd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Dowd is 1467436410. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 2, 2005.

Where is Christopher Dowd located?

Christopher Dowd practices at 1 Lyons St, Dedham, MA 02026. The listed phone number is (781) 493-3685.

What is Christopher Dowd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Christopher Dowd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Dowd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Dowd accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Christopher Dowd as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Dowd was last updated on February 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.